Seven-phase polls in five states from Feb 10-Mar 7, counting on Mar 10

New Delhi (IANS) Spanned over seven phases, the elections to five states Assemblies -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gao, Punjab and Manipur -- would be held from February 10 to March 7, and the counting of votes will take place on March 10, the Election…

3 terrorists killed in gunfight in J&K's Budgam

Srinagar (IANS) Three terrorists were killed in a gunfight with the security forces in the Chadoora area in Central Kashmir's Budgam district, officials said on Friday.

"Three terrorists killed in encounter. Identification and affiliation…

Urgent to commence counselling': SC clears decks for NEET-PG admissions with EWS, OBC quota

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday said there is urgent need to commence the process of counselling for postgraduate medical courses as it upheld the validity of the OBC and EWS quotas in NEET-PG 2021 and NEET-UG 2021.

A bench comprising…

Border dispute: India, China 14th round military talks likely next week

New Delhi (IANS) India and China military delegates are likely to hold talks on January 12 to deliberate over ways to de-escalate the border dispute between the two nations.

It would be the 14th round of India and China Corps Commander level…

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SIT issues summons to 12 farmers

Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh) (IANS) The special investigation team (SIT), has now summoned 12 farmers in connection with the alleged lynching of three BJP workers during the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri that took place on October 3 last year.

BJP will win elections in 2022, form govt in 2024: Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said that the BJP will win the Assembly elections scheduled to be held this year and also form the government in 2024 under the leadership of Prime Minister Nardenra…

PM security lapse a serious issue, SPG & IB should be held responsible: Gehlot

Jaipur (IANS) Terming the security breach of Prime minister Narendra Modi in Punjab as a serious incident, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held the SPG and Intelligence Bureau (IB) responsible in the incident.

Gehlot, on his Twitter handle said,…

PM security breach in Punjab, SC to hear matter on Friday

New Delhi (IANS) The matter connected with the security breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Punjab a day ago was raised before the Supreme Court on Thursday. The top court agreed to hear the matter on Friday.

Senior advocate Maninder…

Punjab orders probe into PM's security breach

Chandigarh (IANS) A day after the breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security during his visit to Punjab, the state's Congress government on Thursday announced to constitute a high-level committee for a thorough probe into the lapses.

Special NIA Court convicts 2 IS-linked terror recruiters

Mumbai (IANS) A Mumbai Special NIA Court has convicted two IS-linked terror recruiters from Malad suburb for trying to radicalise Muslim youth and instigating them to join IS/ISIL/ISIS extremist groups of West Asia, officials said here on Thursday.